CURT Blog
CURT-CII Joint Conference: What Did You Get Out of It?
CURT would like to thank Nicholas Johnson, Chief Evangelist at Kahua, for his insight into the 2022 CURT-CII Joint Conference, titled “2022…Now What? The New Construction Industry.” CURT MEMBERS can contact Ronna DuBro at rdubro@curt.org / 513-981-2773 to receive a...
Adoption is the Key to Successful Software Implementation – So Don’t Compromise!
By Nicholas Johnson, Chief Evangelist, Kahua Since COVID-19 began affecting the global business climate early in 2020, there has been a lot of talk about new and changing technologies and the increased adoption of these by the construction industry. Many, if not most...
Building Construction and Manufacturing into STEM Through Equity-Centered Education
By Rachael Scheffler, Senior Director, STEM Careers Coalition™ Loud work sites, long hours, and little pay – this is how many people imagine construction and manufacturing jobs to look like. In reality, both boast state-of-the-art technology, fascinating career...
Win the Talent War by Employing These Effective Recruitment Tips and Strategies
By Julie Davis, Senior Director of Workforce Development, Association of Equipment Manufacturers “There is a war for the most talented, dependable people to join your team versus someone else's team.” That’s how national career search and talent acquisition expert...
Looking Ahead: Preparing Your Workforce for 2022
By Nicole Needles, NCCER Many industries are looking forward to growth and renewal in 2022, especially the construction industry. The demand and potential for success in the coming years are increasingly looking more promising with each day. Yet, even with a favorable...
Tackling Mental Health and Well-Being: A Workforce Essential For The Construction Industry
93% of survey respondents from the construction sector agreed that addressing mental health at work is a sound business practice. Among Presidents, CEOs, and Owners, 77% agreed. Yet only 48% of CFOs and Finance leaders agree with the importance of prioritizing mental...
The Great Resignation: Attracting and Retaining Top Talent in the COVID-19 Era
By Karl Feldman, Partner, Hinge The economic downturn caused by the pandemic has profoundly affected employment, including how and where people worked – if they worked at all. In many cases, individuals were laid off or let go as work dried up. The construction...
Construction Companies Are a Top Target for Hackers
By Santiago Jaramillo, Cybersecurity Product Manager, Speedcast The construction industry faces many of the same challenges as any other business in today’s interconnected world – including the threat of cyberattacks. They are a threat to businesses, big and small,...
Vaccination Nation
By Jill Cohen, Esq. and Shannon Kapadia, Esq., Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC On September 9, 2021, the federal government announced a six-pronged set of measures to lead our country on the “Path out of the Pandemic.” The six prongs include: 1. Vaccinating...
October is Careers in Construction Month. How is Your Organization Getting Involved?
By Rachel Burris, NCCER There is no question that there are fewer young people choosing construction as a career path. In fact, the Construction Labor Market Analyzer (CLMA) reports a decrease from 13.9% to 9.4% in those under the age of 25 working in the construction...